Sword of the Samurai (2014)
- Developer
- MicroProse Software, Inc
- Publisher
- Atari, Nightdive Studios
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 160 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.0 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow-paced, tactical simulation of feudal Japanese warfare and honor where every decision and duel carries weight.
retrosimulationstrategichistoricalchallengingmethodicalpixelatedtense
What players say
Players praise its depth as a sim of samurai politics and warlord ambition, with epic combat and varied minigames. Some compare it to Mount and Blade set in feudal Japan, noting its impressive scale for a pre-internet era game.
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